Thomas Martin

Double Bass

Giuseppe Ettorre: “I Think You Should Play Music Because It Is a Part of Your Being”

Performer Giuseppe Ettorre talks about his inspirations and approaches to playing the bass, as a soloist and in the orchestra. The first double bass soloist at the Orchestra of La Scala of Milan shares his thoughts on what has helped him find success in competitions, recordings, and playing, from listening to Jaco Pastorius to being efficient in the practice room.

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Double Bass

Thomas Martin: “You Have to Start With ‘I Don’t Know How to Do This,’ and Then the Music Starts Teaching You Something”

Thomas Martin shares with us his experiences as one of the forerunners who developed the double bass into the versatile instrument it is today. Martin also shares his extensive research and knowledge of Bottesini and his journey as an orchestral musician.

Thomas Martin: “You Have to Start With ‘I Don’t Know How to Do This,’ and Then the Music Starts Teaching You Something” Open »

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